WGI · 1 month ago
Director of MEP
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
20+ years expWGI is a leading consulting firm seeking a Director of MEP Engineering with over 20 years of experience to lead their national MEP practice. The role focuses on business development, operational excellence, and building a high-performance team to drive significant growth in the MEP sector.
Civil Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assume full P&L responsibility for the national MEP practice, developing and executing a strategic business plan to achieve significant revenue and profitability growth
Proactively identify and secure new clients and landmark projects across the U.S., leveraging a strong personal network and industry expertise to build a robust sales pipeline
Lead and direct business development and sales activities, including proposal strategy, client presentations, and contract negotiations
Recruit, mentor, and build a top-tier, geographically-dispersed team, attracting and retaining high-performing engineering talent to support practice growth
Lead and manage the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) engineering team to ensure high-quality project delivery
Oversee the design, development, and implementation of MEP systems for various projects
Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of MEP systems
Conduct regular project reviews and provide technical guidance to the engineering team
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and industry partners
Responsible for retention and career growth of direct and secondary reports including activities such as appropriate one-on-ones, career conversations, SMART goal setting, and reviews
Accountable for project and contract quality and adherence to group standards
Own and be accountable for collections efforts of direct reports, including DSO, etc
Be accountable for project performance of direct reports including financial and client satisfaction
Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the MEP engineering department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required
Twenty (20) or more years of progressive leadership experience in MEP engineering, with at least five (5) years in a senior practice leadership role with P&L accountability
A demonstrable and verifiable track record of building a national (or multi-regional) engineering practice and winning new business in a competitive market
An established, portable network of clients, architects, developers, and partners with a national or significant multi-regional reach
Proven experience leading and winning major pursuits and ability to close sales
Entrepreneurial mindset with a clear history of leveraging client relationships to drive sales and growth
Ability to manage multiple offices and project managers in multiple market sectors
A track record of implementation of innovation and technology-related processes
Experience in departmental operations
Team-oriented positive attitude
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
LTD & STD
Life Insurance
401k with match
PTO
Holidays
HSA with company contribution
Pet insurance
Employee assistance program
Company
WGI
WGI is a national design and professional services firm specializing in engineering, planning, environmental, geospatial, and technology-driven solutions for the public and private sectors.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Travis Engelke
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Davis
Senior Vice President/Chief Strategy Officer
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